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Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all operational and investigative policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and cannot seek to direct the Commissioner in relation to such. I've been informed by the Garda authorities that Operation Limmat was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including boats or specialist equipment for the Garda Water Unit. As Minister, I have no role in such matters. The Garda Water Unit is a national resource based at Santry Garda Station, Dublin...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: In Budget 2024, as part of the €2.3 billion Garda allocation, the Government provided funding for a new national centre of excellence in Dublin for the Garda Dog Unit, with the planned expansion to all Garda regions on a phased basis involving 50 handlers with access to 100 dogs of different capabilities. As the Deputy will be aware, in accordance with the Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you may be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a search of the PULSE database was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Departmental Data (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the arrest and detention of people travelling on false passports is a matter for An Garda Síochána. I have, however, requested information in respect of such cases from An Garda Síochána and I am informed that information is not recorded in the manner as requested by the Deputy.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána. This includes all operational and investigative policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in these matters and cannot seek to direct the Commissioner in relation to such. Operation Pier was commenced in 2015 in the DMR South Central Region to tackle...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I have requested the information sought by the Deputy from the Garda authorities. Unfortunately, the information was not received in time. I will contact the Deputy directly once the information is to hand.

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I understand that Parliamentary Question No. 413 of 20 February 2024 refers to the number of competitions held for sworn Gardaí to apply to join the National Support Services Unit in 2023 and to date in 2024. As the Deputy will appreciate, in accordance with the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), it is the Garda Commissioner who is responsible for managing and...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including all matters relating to recruitment and training. As Minister I have no direct role in these matters. The Garda authorities have informed me that the location where training courses take...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy is aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible, by law, for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the recruitment and training of Garda members and staff. As Minister I play no role in the training of Garda members, or in arrangements for such training. I am informed by the Garda authorities that in the Garda College 2024 Training Plan,...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you may be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. I am advised by the Garda authorities that a search of the PULSE database was...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: The unprecedented allocation of over €2.35 billion to An Garda Síochána in 2024, a 25% increase since 2020, demonstrates the Government's commitment to ensuring the Gardaí have provision for the equipment, technology, facilities, fleet and personnel it needs to carry out vital policing work. As you will be aware, by law the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: I propose to take Questions Nos. 869 and 870 together. As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána, including the purchase, allocation, and effective and efficient use of Garda vehicles. As Minister, I have no role in these independent...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: An Garda Síochána (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As you may be aware, the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the management and administration of An Garda Síochána under Section 26 of the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), which includes all operational policing matters. As Minister, I play no role in these independent functions. I have been informed that Garda College only delivers Vehicle Stopping Devices...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Closed-Circuit Television Systems (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...be approved by the local Joint Policing Committee (JPC)*, have a data protection impact assessment prepared, have the prior support of the relevant local authority, which must act as a joint data controller with An Garda Síochána and a joint data controller agreement must be put in place, and have the authorisation of the Garda Commissioner. The Garda Síochána...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...those decisions are made. A Prison Overcrowding Response Group has been established, with officials from across the Department, the Irish Prison Service, Probation Service, Courts Service, and An Garda Síochána this group is continuing to examine proposals to address overcrowding. While focused on rehabilitation and reducing offending, we are continuing to invest in our...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Prison Service (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...as such, the Irish Prison Service has no control over the numbers committed to custody. The prison system is under increasing pressure with factors such as ongoing population growth, increasing Garda and Judicial resources all contributing to a rising prison population. A Prison Overcrowding Response Group has been established, with officials from across the Department, the Irish...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Road Traffic Offences (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: As the Deputy will be aware, under the Garda Síochána Act 2005 (as amended), the Garda Commissioner is responsible for the administration and management of An Garda Síochána, including all operational policing matters. As Minister, I have no role in how An Garda Síochána investigates any criminal activity or collects evidence. I am informed by Garda...

Written Answers — Department of Justice and Equality: Inquiry into the Death of Mr. Shane O'Farrell (9 Apr 2024)

Helen McEntee: ...further investigation or inquiry beyond those already carried out. The report also finds that no inquiry is necessary into the systems and procedures for the sharing of information between An Garda Síochána, the Courts Service and other relevant State bodies operating at the time of Mr. O'Farrell's death. The Judge makes a number of important recommendations on suspended...